Is Clear cheaper than DSL or cable? That's a simple question, without a simple answer. The phone and cable companies offer bundles for customers who order other services. That lowers their price. And all the companies offer various speeds, at various prices, so there's no easy way to compare.
In general, Clear's home service appears to be marginally cheaper than faster cable service from Verizon or Comcast, and a little faster than comparably priced DSL plans from Qwest. But Clear is not a bargain.
To be fair, that's not Clearwire's pitch: Mobility is. And on that front, Clear is a winner in speed and price, though a laggard in range.
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